Per Mertesacker is entrusted with the job of collecting fines from Arsenal players in breach of club discipline but the German may find himself going cap in hand to manager Arsene Wenger for his place in the team.

The France international faces stiff competition with £32m summer buy Costa having already scored four goals in three Premier League games, while Drogba is a legend at the club after scoring 157 goals in his first spell between 2004-12.

When asked whether he faces a tough challenge claim a place in the side, Remy said: “It’s true. They are two big strikers so that’s another thing for me which makes me switch on. I don’t have a choice, I have to be at the level.

“I think for me the pressure is there. I will try to do my best and not put too much pressure on myself because I know what I can do and what we can do as a team.

“The best thing for me is to learn and learn quickly because Chelsea are a very big team and you have to be at the level.

“The fans are going to judge what kind of striker I am but I can bring so many things for the team. I will try to be quick and score some goals.”

Remy, who scored 14 for Newcastle on loan from QPR last term, is joining up with the France squad for their friendlies against Spain and Serbia before reporting for training at Chelsea.

He has won three major trophies in his career and added: “I’m at Chelsea for progress because I have a chance now to have quality and I want to win titles.